Lock it Down Solutions

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Identity Security Solutions

Lock it Down Solutions provides enterprise-grade identity protection, cutting-edge risk analytics, and a trusted approach to securing every user and device across your network.

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Lock it Down Solutions delivers proven identity security through layered controls, continuous monitoring, and expert guidance to protect organizations from evolving threats.

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Meet the Architects

Krystel Albertson

Founder & Principal Security Architect at Lock it Down Solutions, is a seasoned identity security leader with over 15 years of experience designing and governing access for global enterprises. She specializes in identity and access management (IAM), zero‑trust architectures, and high‑stakes regulatory environments across finance, healthcare, and SaaS. Krystel holds multiple industry certifications, including CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional), and GIAC Security Leadership (GSLC), and has led multi‑year transformation programs that modernize legacy authentication and integrate cloud identity platforms. Known for combining deep technical expertise with clear executive communication, she partners with boards, CISOs, and engineering teams to turn identity security into a strategic advantage rather than a roadblock.

Penelope Howell

Lead Security Specialist at Lock it Down Solutions, is a 38‑year‑old identity and access management expert with over 12 years of experience securing complex enterprise environments. She specializes in designing and implementing zero‑trust access models, privileged access controls, and cloud identity strategies for regulated industries. Penelope holds multiple industry certifications, including CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), CISM (Certified Information Security Manager), and Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate. Known for her ability to translate technical risk into clear business impact, she partners with clients to strengthen their security posture while keeping user experience front and center.

Brett Thomas

Senior Identity Engineer at Lock it Down Solutions, is an experienced security engineer with over 10 years of hands‑on work building and hardening identity platforms for cloud and hybrid enterprises. He specializes in single sign‑on (SSO), multi‑factor authentication (MFA), privileged access management, and integrating modern IAM solutions with legacy systems. Brett holds certifications including Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert, AWS Certified Security – Specialty, and Okta Certified Professional, and has led multiple large‑scale rollouts of identity solutions across global organizations. Known for his calm, methodical approach, he partners with security, infrastructure, and application teams to deliver secure, reliable access without slowing down the business.

Reviews

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Sara Andrews, Lock it Down Solutions customer, Portland, OR

Our CISOs rely on Lock it Down to stop phishing and credential theft before they impact operations.

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Mateo García, Lock it Down Solutions customer,, Chico, CA

They translated complex security into practical controls that our team can implement quickly and confidently.